9. Mineral Properties

Mineral properties at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 consisted of the following:

In the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, the Company purchased the Silver Prospect for $202,405.

For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, amortization expense for mineral properties was as follows.

For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, interest expense was capitalized in association with infrastructure at the Golden Chest Mine as follows.